Monday, June 17, 2013

Conquering Your Anxiety Concerning a Surgery

By Rey Vetangelo


Going in for a surgery can be a scary experience. Even a basic surgery can bring out feelings of anxiety that can be hard to control and hard to manage.

Every athlete needs an offseason to recover. It usually happens about once a year and will last anywhere between 1 and 3 months. After working hard for so many months, bodies tend to accumulate aches and pains that don't seem to go away. Athletes learn how to care for them to work another day.

As you are talking to your surgeon, be as open and honest as you can to ensure that your surgeon can address your concerns properly. You may find that your surgeon, or even your doctor, is able to provide you with some insight that helps you quell the anxiety you are feeling.

Sometimes the fear of the unknown can be a large factor in the anxiety that occurs before a surgery. Asking your doctor to walk you through the procedure is a great way to help you understand what exactly is going to happen to your body throughout the surgery.

There are many people that like to see the equipment that is going to be used on their body throughout their surgery. As your doctor walks you through the procedure, do not be afraid to ask questions to ensure you fully understand what is going to happen to your body.

If you are going in for an electrosurgical procedure, you may be surprised when you see the electrosurgical equipment. The electrosurgical equipment can be far less intimidating than it sounds and understanding how it is used may help you feel more comfortable.

After you have your doctor walk you through the procedure, it is important that you understand how you are going to heal properly. Healing properly after you surgery is going to require time and you will want to understand how much time is going to be suggested for healing.

Read a book, start a blog or build a company. Start working on a hobby that isn't exercise related to pass your time. Find something that you've been longing to do, but didn't have time for before and get to work. You may only have a few weeks to concentrate on it, but it will help you pass the time while your body heals.

There may be a diet that you can follow before you go into surgery or even an exercise regimen that can prepare your body for the surgery. Consult with your doctor and your surgeon to ensure that you are doing everything you can do to prepare for your surgery.

Many people are surprised how much a little knowledge can do to ensure that they are not fearful about a surgery. If you are still feeling anxious about your surgery, be open with your doctor and your surgeons concerning your anxiety.

Should you experience severe anxiety, it is important that your doctor understands so that he or she can help you through your anxiety. Do not be afraid to express these emotions and feelings to ensure that they are worked out as well as possible before you head in for your surgery.




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